Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus Pediatrics team where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Pediatric Respiratory Therapists at Cleveland Clinic play an integral role in making recommendations and delivering outstanding pediatric patient care, working with physicians and nurses to provide the appropriate level of respiratory therapy for each child. Specializing in airway care and mechanical ventilation, RTs treat and care for children with a wide range of breathing problems, such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, breathing disorders associated with the lungs or airway, pneumonia, and illnesses affecting the neuromuscular or skeletal muscular cardiopulmonary system. A caregiver in this position works nights, 7:00pm – 7:30am, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Prior neonatal/pediatric critical care experience
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certifications

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications and treatments, and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.